Free seminars on health care reform
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is holding a number of health care reform seminars within the next few weeks. These strategy sessions will feature a panel of experts and the latest news and information …
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July 19, 2013
July 18, 2013
Official guidance issued regarding delay of PPACA’s employer “play or pay” payment provisions
By Stephanie L. Hicks As reported earlier, the government announced a one-year delay of the enforcement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's ("PPACA") employer shared responsibility payment provisions, commonly referred to as the employer …
July 18, 2013
Seven tips to leverage summer fun and create a more productive workplace
By Steven StraussQuestion: Steve – you always seem to talk about being a good boss. Any suggestions on how I can make this summer better for my staff, and myself?Answer: I completely agree with the …
July 17, 2013
Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin – use these tools to boost your small business success. Today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Tips and suggestions for improving the way you use your website and social media to promote your small business. Interview with …
July 15, 2013
Using your smartphone to get automatic updates on perks and discounts. Today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Interview with Andrew Bank and Greg Hammerman, co-founders of Larky, a small business that helps people keep track of their membership perks …
July 12, 2013
Put public relations to work at your business! Today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Advice on how small business owners can harness the power of public relations to boost the visibility of their enterprise. Michael Rogers …
July 11, 2013
Latest on the Affordable Care Act
Last week SBAM reported that the Obama Administration unexpectedly announced on July 2 that the employer shared responsibility payment provisions, generally referred to as the 'employer mandate' or 'play-or-pay provisions', will be delayed until 2015. …
July 10, 2013
Tips to change a problem employee
Here are some ways not to deal with a problem employee: Avoid talking about it. Overreact and make the problem worse. Complain. Lecture the individual. So what can you do when you must deal with …
July 10, 2013
Great tips for effective market research. Today on Business Next.
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers talks with Anne Wenzel, author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Market Research. Also today, lessons of entrepreneurial success from …
July 10, 2013
From the archives: Summer Friday season is upon us
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE (originally posted June 1, 2012)By George BrownJohn P. Mahoney is a labor law attorney specializing in to the federal employment sector. Last week Mr. Mahoney, of the firm …
July 10, 2013
Complying with federal laws when hiring teen employees
Does your business employ teenagers in the summer? Young workers are a valuable asset to many employers at this time of year. If you're among them, make sure your organization is in compliance with federal …
July 9, 2013
Use the Moneyball principle to grow your small business
Question: Any suggestions on how to compete when you don't really have a lot of assets to compete with? I don't have a lot of extra money, I don't have much of a staff, I …
July 4, 2013
Employer mandate provision delayed until 2015
The requirement that businesses provide their workers with health insurance or face fines – a key provision contained in President Barack Obama's widespread health care law – will be delayed until January 1, 2015, after …
July 3, 2013
New SBAM survey shows discernable uptick in small businesses optimism
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) latest June 2013 Small Business Barometer survey of over 1,000 small business owners shows that entrepreneurs are decidedly more upbeat compared to the October 2012 survey. Hiring, sales and …
July 3, 2013
How to launch an online Kickstarter campaigns and other tech topics. Today on Business Next
Michael Rogers talks with Tony Merlo, owner of SmarterPhones.net, about Kickstarter campaigns, crowdsourcing alternatives, traveling outside the U.S. with your mobile devices, global messaging services for your smartphone, new mobile phone calling/data plans on the …
July 2, 2013
Supreme Court to consider NLRB authority to act
On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari in NLRB v. Noel Canning. In addition to the questions presented by the petition, the parties were directed to brief …
July 1, 2013
Delays to small biz health exchanges
On June 19, 2013, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report, “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Status of Federal and State Efforts to Establish Health Insurance Exchanges for Small Businesses,” which explores …
July 1, 2013
New tips and tricks to improve your entrepreneurial success rate! Today on Business Next.
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Michael Rogers interviews Lonnie Sciambi, entrepreneur, turnaround specialist, investor, advisor and author of "Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success."
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